BQ Aquaris X5
#5224
QMobile Noir J7
#4989Category Breakdown
BQ Aquaris X5
QMobile Noir J7
Performance
53.463.2
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
23.325.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.044.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.729.9
Summary
- The BQ Aquaris X5 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the QMobile Noir J7 has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~267 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Aquaris X5 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 412 chipset with a quad-core CPU, whereas the Noir J7 utilizes a Mediatek MT6595 with an octa-core CPU, offering potentially better multitasking.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, but they lack optical image stabilization.
- The Noir J7 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 3100 mAh compared to the Aquaris X5's 2900 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Aquaris X5 runs Android 5.1, upgradable to 7.0, while the Noir J7 operates on Android 6.0 with Amigo 3.2, providing a different user experience.
- The build quality of the Aquaris X5 is more compact and lighter at 148g, compared to the heavier and larger Noir J7 at 183g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BQ Aquaris X5
QMobile Noir J7
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016
Description
Available as Aquaris X5 Cyanogen Edition
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916T Snapdragon 412 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6595
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
PowerVR G6200
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0
5 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2900 mAh
3100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2900 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144.4 x 70.5 x 7.5 mm (5.69 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
154 x 76.8 x 8.8 mm (6.06 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
Weight
148 g
183 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Rose Gold
Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Amigo 3.2
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass